Reading roofing prices – quotes & estimates

Mrs C***e C***n on April 2026 | READING, Kidmore End Road, RG4*** | c****2@y***.com | Re-rendering of chimney needed

Mr S***h P***e on March 2026 | Donnington Gardens, Reading, RG1*** | s****e@a***.com | Replace damaged polycarbonate roof on our mid terrace house lean to.

Ms H***y M***r on March 2026 | Reading, Belmont Road, RG30*** | h****3@g***.com | Gallow brackets and plate for two chimneys

Mr T***i B***a on March 2026 | Grove Road, READING, RG4*** | t****a@y***.com | We need the roof to pass the surveyor's checks when we sell our house. Suggestions have been to re-lay the membrane, clean and re-lay the tiles. We're open to suggestions. Only certified roofers as we need the paper work to prove the works. Timeline-immediately.

Mrs R***d B***s on March 2026 | Swindon, Pauls Croft, RG1*** | r****6@y***.co.uk | Looking for flat roof repair quotes

Miss J***e E***s on February 2026 | Kirkston avenue,Lemington , NE15*** | e****n@o***.com | good morning. due to the current weather, i’ve been hearing a drip in my attic, and i’m now seeing signs of water coming through in the corner where my roof meets my neighbour’s. it looks like water is getting in along the shared roof line, possibly from damaged flashing, a slipped tile, or water being driven sideways by the wind. i wanted to report this as soon as possible because the damp patch is spreading, and i’m concerned the leak may worsen if the weather continues. | are you the property owner: owner of the property | property type: semi detached | property age: 1970-2000 | how many bedrooms: 3-4 rooms | roof height: 2nd floor | is your roof pitched or flat: pitched | what service do you require for your roof: repair | what is your roofing material: other | time scale: immediate | please call to appoint

Miss R***a V***i on February 2026 | READING, Cockney Hill, RG30*** | r****b@y***.com | Flat roof installed 10 years back and need repair

Ms *** S***a on January 2026 | Glencoe , NP7*** | r****1@o***.com | Leak to roof, coming through into kitchen spreading on ceiling

Mrs S***n D***s on January 2026 | long chaulden, HP1*** | s****2@i***.com | The main pitched roof appears generally even, with no indication of significant sagging or distortion. | There are a number of slipped and damaged tiles which require repairs. A number of the tiles to the bottom | row have also worked loose and will require attention. | As previously mentioned, there is a significant amount of moss on the roof covering, which restricted our | inspection in places, and should ideally be removed. | The ridge and bonnet tiles are in need of re-pointing in places, and upon removal of the moss, the full extent | of repointing is likely to be more apparent. | Whilst there were no signs of leakages internally, the roof is now of some age and will require more frequent | maintenance and repair. | Given this and the absence of felt beneath the tiles, a more economical solution may be to have this | completely replaced. | The valley gutter appeared to be in reasonable condition at the time of the inspection, although vegetation | and debris should be cleared to prevent overspilling. There was no staining or elevated moisture meter | readings to the area beneath the valley gutter, although this is a vulnerable position and should be monitored | during your occupation. | The tiles to the adjoining property have been replaced. The replacement tiles are a different profile and | therefore no longer interlink above the party wall. Therefore, there will need to be some form of bonding | gutter or alternative at this position, to prevent water penetration occurring, although we are unable to | confirm if this is present. When the covering to the subject property is replaced, this should be taken into | consideration. | Chimney | The condition of the stack is consistent with age, with some weathering evident to the brickwork pointing. | There is moss and lichen growth to the flaunching and brickwork, which should ideally be removed. | The lead flashings are in need of repointing and this should be undertaken in conjunction with other works to | the stack. | The cement mortar flaunching to the top of the stack is cracked and damaged, which will result in rainwater | penetration to the brickwork and further deterioration in the future. The flaunching should be repaired during | future maintenance. | One of the chimney pots remains completely open and therefore will be vulnerable to water penetration from | above. It would be advisable to cap and ventilate the pots to prevent unnecessary water penetration. This | should be done in such a way to allow for air to circulate, but discourage nesting birds and other debris/water | from entering the flue. | Where pots have already been capped, two flues have not been provided with ventilation | Is it possible to please get a rough quote? | Thank you! | Sian |

Ms G***a R***o on December 2025 | Sussex Road, South Croydon, CR2*** | g****o@l***.it | The roof structure comprises traditional cut timbers, which have been cut on site by a carpenter rather than being pre-fabricated and craned into position, as is common with many modern roof structures. The structure includes a ridge beam at the apex of the roof, multiple rafters forming the diagonal timbers beneath the tiling, purlins which are horizontal timbers approximately at the midpoint of the rafters, and purlin struts supporting the purlins. Beneath these are the ceiling joists, which are smaller than those found between the ground and first floors and are generally designed only to support the weight of the ceiling and a limited additional load above. A bituminous felt membrane is present below the tiles but above the roof structure. This type of membrane is no longer widely used, as it is highly resistant to the passage of moisture. Consequently, as warm, moist air enters the loft space, it can condense on the underside of the felt during colder months. Over time, this condensation may track into the timber, potentially leading to decay. It is therefore recommended that ventilation is improved. This could include installing vents in the front and rear roof pitches and selectively cutting small pockets of felt to improve airflow and reduce the risk of condensation. It was observed that new timbers, including collars and diagonal braces, have been installed within the roof structure. This is likely to provide additional support, as the original timbers may not have been sufficient to carry the weight of the newer Redland interlocking 49 concrete tiles. These new timbers appear to have been installed to prevent movement and provide reinforcement. In my opinion, the diagonal braces are providing little, if any, support to the roof structure. Ideally, additional strut timbers should have been installed to provide adequate support to the structure. Additionally, one of the rafter timbers in the centre of the front pitch has twisted significantly, likely due to movement caused by the weight of the newer roof tiles. Other rafters have also twisted and 3 Inside the property Limitations on the inspection E1 Roof structure 1 2 3 NI RICS Home Survey - Level 3 Page 40 | distorted, although to a lesser degree than the timber mentioned above. It is suspected that the movement in the roof timbers has now settled. Although the movement is believed to have settled, it is advised that a qualified roofing contractor inspects the roof structure. The contractor should provide a quotation to repair or replace the twisted rafter timber to ensure the roof is adequately supported. It is also recommended that they provide a quotation to install additional strut timbers to offer further support and prevent future deflection. Quotations should be obtained before committing to purchase the property. Signs of rotting timbers were observed beneath the valley gutter, which is suspected to be due to a leak from the roof in this location. However, the roof in this area could not be fully inspected, as it was significantly obstructed by vegetation. It is recommended that a qualified roofing contractor inspects the roof to confirm whether an active leak is present and to provide a quotation for any necessary repairs. Additionally, it is advised that the timbers in the loft space are inspected by a timber and damp specialist to assess their condition. This inspection should determine whether the timbers require replacement or if repair is possible. A thorough check for woodworm should also be conducted, as there may be an infestation that was not visible during this inspection. It should be noted that the vendor had stored a significant number of items in the loft, which restricted access and limited the inspection. Air vents have been installed on both the front and rear roof pitches in the loft space to provide ventilation and reduce the risk of condensation. However, when testing the timbers for moisture content, readings of approximately 22% were recorded. This is indicative of condensation, likely exacerbated by the presence of the bituminous felt membrane. It is recommended that additional ventilation be provided, for example, by installing two further air vents on the rear pitch to improve airflow. It should be noted that timber is generally considered at risk of decay or timber defects, such as rotting or woodworm, when the moisture content reaches 25–30%. Although no visual signs of timber defects were observed during the inspection, the current readings of 22% indicate that the timbers are approaching a level where deterioration could occur if conditions persist. Areas of the structure that were not visible may also be affected. Elevated moisture readings were also recorded in the party walls within the loft space. This is likely due to loose coping stones and damaged render on the external party walls, allowing rainwater ingress. Repairs to these external elements are now required to prevent further water penetration and potential timber or structural defects. It should also be noted that a wasp’s nest was observed within the loft space; this appeared to be inactive at the time of inspection. It should be noted that whilst there is a small amount of insulation present within the loft, this is not enough to comply with minimum recommendations. It is currently suggested that a minimum depth of 270 mm using glass fibre or mineral fibre insulation is provided for, and you should install this now, taking care not to reduce ventilation. Care should be taken when climbing into and out of the loft, so as not to fall. When moving around within a loft, you should only tread upon clearly carefully secured boarding underfoot, and where there is no boarding, you must not tread between the timber structure underfoot. Doing so will apply load upon the ceilings, which are not designed for this, and you would fall through. Insulation often covers the timber structure and extreme care must be taken.